Editorial
U3A and lifelong learning: staying sharp and social in retirement
U3A offers low-cost, no-exam learning run by and for retirees. Here's how it works, what you can study, and how to find a group near you.
About Australia · 4 Sept 2026
U3A in Australia
170 u3a listings in Australia.
Listings
Showing 24 of 170
U3A Hawthorn Inc.
VerifiedEducation & Scholarships · Glen Iris
U3A Palmerston
U3A · Palmerston
Tangentyere Social Services
U3A · Alice Springs
One Mile Dam
U3A · Darwin
U3A Busselton
U3A · Busselton
U3A Albany
U3A · Albany
U3A Mandurah
U3A · Mandurah
Geraldton U3A
U3A · Geraldton
Bunbury U3A
U3A · Bunbury
U3A WA Perth (UWA)
U3A · Crawley
Naturaliste U3A
U3A · Dunsborough
U3A Margaret River Inc.
U3A · Margaret River
Tasmanian Central Coast U3A
U3A · Ulverstone
Tamar Valley U3A
U3A · George Town
Community learning and social group for people aged 50 and over
Port Sorell U3A
U3A · Port Sorell
Meander Valley U3A
VerifiedU3A · Westbury
U3A Kingborough
U3A · Kingston
Volunteer learning group supporting health and wellbeing through social and educational engagement.
Kentish U3A
VerifiedU3A · Sheffield
U3A Launceston
U3A · Launceston
U3A Cygnet
U3A · Cygnet
Volunteer-run community learning group offering diverse courses in a relaxed and friendly environment
U3A Banyule
U3A · Greensborough
U3A Yarra Ranges
U3A · Lilydale
U3A Yarra City
U3A · Collingwood
U3A Wyndham
U3A · Werribee
About u3a in Australia
Community groups and activities are a core part of ageing well and of living a connected life with disability. This covers charities and causes, Men's Sheds, U3A, Probus, neighbourhood houses, senior centres, RSL and ex-services clubs, and sport and active-life groups.
Staying socially connected supports wellbeing for older people and for people with disability alike. These listings sit alongside care and support services so it is easy to find community life in the same place you find practical help.
Community listings come from official registers such as the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) for registered charities, and from public sources such as community groups' own directories and OpenStreetMap for clubs and groups.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a care directory list community groups?
Connection and activity are central to ageing well and to living a full life with disability, not an afterthought. Our Mate lists community groups alongside care and support services so the practical help and the social life can be found in one place.
Are these community groups only for older people?
No. Many groups welcome people of all ages and abilities, including people with disability, carers, and families. Our Mate is not a seniors-only directory. Where a group has a specific focus, that is noted on its listing.
How do I check that a charity is genuine?
Registered Australian charities appear on the public register maintained by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Our Mate's charity listings are drawn from that register, and each charity's page links to its ACNC record so you can confirm its status at the official source.
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